Lead Design Engineer
Cadence · Bangalore, India · 25d ago
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Analog Mixed-SignalLeadDesign Engineer(T3)– SerDes
Position Summary
We are seeking an Analog Mixed-SignalLeadDesign Engineer(T3)to develophigh-speed, low-powerSerDes transceivers for data-center, networking, AI, and high-performance computing applications. The engineer will translate system requirements intosilicon-readycircuit architecturesand collaboratewiththe architecture, digital, layout, verification, signal integrity, and post-silicon teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design and verify high-speed SerDes blocks, including TX drivers, serializers, RX front ends, CTLEs, samplers, comparators, ADCs, DACs, PLLs, DLLs, clock dividers and distribution networks, regulators, bias circuits, and calibration loops.
Translate link-level requirements into circuit specifications and optimize performance across PVT, mismatch, aging, and extractedparasitics.
Develop behavioral models and support mixed-signal and top-level verification.
Collaborate with layout and signal-integrity teams on physical implementation, channel/package effects, and post-layout signoff.
Supporttapeout, silicon bring-up, characterization, debug, and production release.
Document results and participate in technical design reviews.
Required Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or an M.S. with 1+ years.
Strong analog CMOS, noise, jitter, feedback, signal-integrity, and data-converter fundamentals.
Hands-on transistor-level design experience with high-speed SerDes circuits.
Excellent command of Cadence Virtuoso,Spectre,SpectreRF, ADE, parasitic extraction, and mixed-signal verification flows.
Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and engineering judgment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with PAM4/NRZ SerDes, advanced CMOS orFinFETtechnologies, and standards such as Ethernet, PCIe, or CXL.
MATLAB or C for architecture development;SystemVerilogor Verilog-A for functional modeling; and Perl or Python for automation.
Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools responsibly for design exploration, verification, debugging, documentation, and workflow automation.
Custom analog layout experience is a plus.
Labcharacterizationexperience is a plus, along with experiencetaking mixed-signal IP from architecture throughtapeoutand silicon validation.
Success in This Role
The ideal candidate combinesstrong circuit intuition, disciplined verification,ownership, andclear communicationto deliverreliable, power-efficient SerDes solutions.